Kerala High Court
Duty Of Kochi Corporation To Make Commuters Comfortable: High Court Upholds Interim Direction To Construct Temporary Waiting Shed At Ro-Ro Jetty
The Kerala High Court recently dismissed a writ appeal challenging a single judge's interim order directing construction of a temporary waiting shed at the Roll-on Roll-of (Ro-Ro) Jetty at Fort Kochi.For context, the single judge had in its June 2 interim order directed the Kochi Municipal Corporation erect a temporary waiting shed at the Fort Kochi Ro-Ro Jetty, to accommodate at least...
Kerala High Court Issues Notice On Law Student's Plea Challenging MG University's Regulations Capping Litigation Internships To Two
The Kerala High Court on Friday (July 18) issued notice on a plea preferred by a law student challenging the regulations of the Mahatma Gandhi University, which caps the number of internships under trial and appellate advocates to two. The petitioner is a second-year student at Government Law College, Ernakulam, which is affiliated to the MG University.According to the writ petition, though...
How Do Political Parties Have Courage To Defy Judicial Orders? Kerala High Court Slams Rampant Illegal Hoardings
The Kerala High Court has come down heavily on political parties, trade unions and government authorities for the unchecked spread of illegal flex boards, banners, and flagpoles across the State. It stressed on the urgent need for a cultural shift in how public spaces are treated, lamenting the lack of accountability from those in power.“How political parties – who are affiliated to...
When Misconduct 'Grossly Unbecoming Of A Teacher' Is Proven, He Can Be Removed Even If Acquitted In Criminal Case: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently passed a judgment refusing to quash the disciplinary proceedings taken against a teacher after he was acquitted of an offence of sexual assaulting his student, as the witnesses turned hostile.The petitioner was a teacher in the respondent school who was accused of sexually assaulting his 9-year-old student. In the trial that ensued, the petitioner was acquitted...
Kerala High Court Orders Centre To Facilitate Repatriation Of Vipanchika's Mortal Remains From UAE, Child To Be Buried By Father In Sharjah
The Kerala High Court on Thursday ordered the Central government and the Consul General, India-UAE Embassy to take actions facilitating repatriation of Vipanchika Maniyan's mortal remains to India.The 32-year old woman was found hanging along with her one-year old daughter, in their residence in UAE's Sharjah.Her maternal aunt had approached the Court seeking diplomatic engagement in...
Kerala High Court Stays Case Against CM Pinarayi Vijayan For Allegedly Instigating Political Violence During Nava Kerala Sadas Tour
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (July 17) stayed criminal proceedings taken against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in alleged case of instigation of political violence during the Nava Kerala Sadas tour in 2023.When the matter was taken up for consideration, Justice V.G. Arun stayed the proceedings before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ernakulam taken against Mr. Vijayan for alleged case...
'Real Efficacy & Integrity Of Judicial System Measured By Public Faith It Enjoys': Justice DK Singh Bids Farewell To Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (July 16) held a farewell reference to bid adieu to Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh, who now proceeds to assume office at the Karnataka High Court. Reflecting on his professional journey during the ceremony, Justice Singh remarked,“Every case and argument added not only to my understanding of law but also of human nature. The real efficacy and credibility of...
Criticism Aimed At 'Vilifying' Institution Unacceptable: Kerala High Court Sentences Man To 3 Days Imprisonment For Derogatory FB Posts On Judges
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday sentenced P.K. Suresh Kumar to three days' simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹2,000 for making a series of Facebook posts containing "contemptuous and intemperate remarks" against sitting judges of the High Court.The proceedings, initiated suo motu by the Court, were presided over by Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice Jobin Sebastian. This...
Vipanchika Death Case: Family Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Diplomatic Engagement With UAE For Fair Probe, Repatriation Of Remains
Maternal aunt of Vipanchika Maniyan, who along with her daughter was found hanging in their residence in Sharjah, UAE, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking a direction to the Central government to diplomatically engage with the competent authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ensure a comprehensive, fair and transparent investigation.The petitioner has alleged that the...
Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict On Advocates Association's PIL Against Court Fee Hike
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (July 16) reserved its orders in the plea moved by the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association (KHCAA) challenging the increase in Court Fees.A bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji heard detailed arguments by Advocate Yeshwant Shenoy appearing for the KHCAA and that of Advocate General K. Gopalakrishna Kururp for the State. The...
'This Was Intentional': Kerala High Court Criticizes ADGP For Using Tractor On Sabarimala Road In Defiance Of Court's Previous Order
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (July 16) criticized the Additional Director General of Police (Armed Forces Battalion) for using a tractor belonging to the Kerala Police Department on the Sabarimala Swami Ayyappan Road on July 12 and 13.The High Court had barred the use of tractors for carrying people through the trekking path to Sabarimala back in November 2021. Their use is allowed for...